Graphic Packaging International announced it will undertake a series of changes in the coming weeks, including bringing in a new CEO and conducting layoffs in 2026. Mike Doss, president and CEO for 10 years, will...

The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) 2025 FlexForward® Conference, held November 4–6 at the Loews New Orleans Hotel, brought together leaders from across the flexible packaging value chain to focus on what’s shaping the industry now—and what’s...

Flexible packaging is pretty miraculous. It’s incredibly lightweight, yet strong. It’s inexpensive and has a low carbon footprint. And it makes life more convenient (if you’re a parent, you know first-hand the time-saving relief of...

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is proud to announce the launch of Positives of Plastic (www.positivesofplastic.org), a new digital platform designed to serve as the go-to resource for information about plastic materials, the plastics industry,...

Deschutes County, Oregon, has expanded options for residents to recycle items that can’t be placed in curbside recycling bins. Deschutes County Solid Waste installed additional recycling containers at Knott Landfill in Bend, Oregon, and the...

DuPont recently announced the winners of the second annual Tyvek Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards. Now in its second year, the program honors healthcare industry leaders who are advancing sustainability across every stage of the packaging...

The Circular Plastics Taskforce (CPT), Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) and Recycle BC, all Canada-based organizations, have launched BiblioFlex, an initiative aimed at improving the understanding of flexible plastic packaging composition and its market dynamics across...

While packaging bread may sound simple, meeting customer requirements to provide the best solution requires innovation and expertise. Good tear resistance is important when packing crusty bread to avoid tearing during filling and restocking...

BW Converting’s Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay is central to the company’s mission to support converters with practical training, hands-on learning and real-world technology demonstrations. Purpose-built for operator development and customer collaboration, the center...

The Future of Flexible Packaging: Workforce, Automation, and Innovation will take place on February 24, 2026, and will bring together flexible packaging professionals for demonstrations, discussions and insights into workforce development and automation-driven production. The...

Flint Group, a global leader in inks, coatings, and service solutions for the packaging industry, has confirmed its compliance with the compositional requirements for the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO) for inks and coatings designed...

Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, announced an expansion of its manufacturing capabilities with the installation of new 9-layer and 5-layer extrusion lines equipped with machine-direction orientation (MDO) technology....

Inovar Packaging Group, LLC, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable label printing and packaging solutions, has acquired Enterprise Marking Products, a regional leader in flexographic label printing based in Fishers, Indiana. The acquisition strengthens...

For the second consecutive month, the packaging industry accumulated more than 1,000 layoff announcements in November, with International Paper comprising a large proportion. Many of the separations are scheduled to occur next year. Printpack is...

Coffee is one of the most popular everyday beverages in Europe – yet the way it is prepared varies greatly from country to country. A recent consumer survey conducted by Flexible Packaging Europe in six...

Cross-industry European initiative RecyClass has approved a new range of nitrocellulose-free inks for use in surface and reverse printing on flexible plastic packaging. The approval came after testing confirmed that the inks are compatible with...

Ahead of the official launch of the UK Packaging Pact in April 2026, WRAP announces the names of the fifty-five founding organisations who’ve already signed up to the ten-year Pact to bring sweeping changes across...

Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks and coatings for the global print and packaging industry, has launched a new whitepaper to guide printers through changing food packaging regulations. Released in response to strong interest...

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, welcomed international customers and partners to celebrate the inauguration of its state-of-the-art paper machine at its Štětí mill in the Czech Republic. The new machine was...

UFlex will invest more than Rs7bn ($78.5m) to expand its packaging film manufacturing operations in Dharwad in the Indian state of Karnataka, according to a senior company executive cited by the Press Trust of India...

Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks, coatings and service solutions for the global packaging and print industry, is accelerating progress against its environmental goals as the company’s 2024 Sustainability Report reveals that it has...

Toyo Ink India, a subsidiary of the Japan-based artience group, has outlined plans to expand liquid ink manufacturing capacity at its Gujarat facility. The upgraded operations are due to begin in 2028. The expansion is...

Flint Group, together with its digital business, Xeikon, will spotlight the technologies supporting more sustainable label printing as they showcase their proven portfolio of high-performance inks, coatings, and digital solutions at Labelexpo Asia 2025, at...

Sumitomo Chemical will integrate AUECC’s extensive sales and procurement networks, flexible packaging capabilities, and product range to strengthen its global supply chain. Sumitomo Chemical is all set to expand its global footprint in the booming...

USPP’s position paper aims to strike a balance between what the organization considers polarizing opinions on the technologies. That divide can make it harder to fairly evaluate future impacts of chemical recycling on the greater...

Many brand owners and packaging converters think that about 5% to 10% further source reduction in packaging is feasible in the next five years — with the right innovations, legislative support and understanding of nuanced...

To keep pace with rising demand and customer expectations, Vitrapack has strengthened its capabilities with the addition of a BOBST EXPERT CI flexo press. The investment not only boosts capacity, but also enhances flexibility and...

Private label presence in retail markets is growing, and so too are opportunities for packaging companies who serve those customers, according to speakers at the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s annual trade show. Circana data shows...